Comprehensive School Counseling in Grades 7-12

 Homework Help and Tutoring Services

Free Tutoring Services - Alabamaians of all ages are able to benefit from free tutoring services by logging on to www.homeworkalabama.org.

Tutoring Services - Coming Soon!

Tutoring - Certified in grades 1-8 retired teacher is availabe for tutoring. Please call Sharon Lee 205-625-6949 or 205-625-3593 for more information. 

TESTING SCHEDULE

AHSGE (Alabama High School Graduation Exam) -  The state of Alabama requires students to pass a five part comprehension test to graduate with an Alabama High School diploma.  The subject areas are:  Language, Reading, Social Studies, Math and Science.   Visit www.usatestprep.com to practice for the exam.  This is a free service to students who attend Oneonta High School.  Contact the counselor to obtain the userid and password.

PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) test will be given Wednesday, October 14th. The 2009 PSAT/NMSQT is the entry to the competitions for awards offered in 2011. Juniors will have the opportunity to take the test and qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. The cost of the test will be $14.00. Fees can be paid beginning October 1 - 10. Please make checks to: OHS. PowerPoint presentation can be found under the "Presentations" tab at the top of this page. This year PSAT/NMSQT is offering ScoreWrite: A Guide to Preparing for the SAT Essay is available online at www.collegeboard.com/scorewrite.

GLEIMPSAT.com - Prepare for success! $29.95 Get into the college of your choice with GLEIM, includes interactive exercises, web-based course, full-length practice test. Free scholarships available! Register today! Visit www.gleimpsat.com/discount and enter your school code (012040).

ACT PREP Classes and Info

ACT Prep Class -  ACT prep class is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, October 4, 11, 18.  The class will be held at Trinity Management at the Hotel on First Avenue in Oneonta beginning at 6 PM.  The class will last for three hours each night and the cost is $200.  This includes a book.  Anyone who is registered for the October test and is interested, please give Terri Hubauer a call 205-446-0054 or email thubauer@blountboe.net. 

ACT Boot Camp - George Mizzell and Laura Joiner McDanal are offering ACT Boot Camp. First come first serve basis. Class dates:  Location: 2195 Parkway Lake Drive; Cost: $300; Materials: All materials are supplied, except calculators, and all four sections of the test are taught thoroughly. Registation can be completed through email. Registration confirmation must be a parent email to Laura. Simply email Laura @ lljrolltide@aol.com. Please feel free to email Laura if you have any questions. 

ACT Preparation Workshop
Workshop will be held at Wallace State Community College in the Tom Bevill Building Room 116 on the Saturday before each testing date. English & Reading 8-11 and Math & Science Reasoning 12-3. See Mrs. Gibbs for a registration form. Forms must be returned to the Talent Search Office (address on registration form). $25.00 per person for each session. Talent Search students attend at no charge.

ACT Prep Continuing Education Classes
Act Prep Classes are being offered at Snead State Community College on Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6-8PM. For more information, please call Cherri Barnard at 256-840-4152 or email her at cbarnard@snead.edu.

ACT Information is here!
ACT Online fliers and packets are available in the counselor's office. ACT is encouraging students to register online and set up a student Web account. The account can be used to make changes to your registration, print a copy of your admission ticket, view your scores at no charge after you test, and request additional Score Reports. Also, feel free to pick up the "Preparing For The ACT" booklet that includes full-length practice tests, including writing, information about the Optional Writing Test, strategies to prepare for the tests, and what to expect on test day. For more information, log on to http://www.act.org/.

ACT Preparation Classes
ACT Prep classes are offered at the Blount County Career Tech Center on Tuesday and Thursdays at 7:00PM. Please call Ms. Prince at 625-3426 for more information.

Sylvan ACT Prep
Call today 256-840-9200 Boaz, AL.

ACT Test Scores
If you need an official ACT test score or scores sent to your high school or college(s), go to www.actstudent.org/scores/send/costs.html to complete your request. Have a debit or credit card ready to cover a small fee. 

ACT College and Career Planning - www.collegeandcareerready.org is targeted to young adults, ages 15-25, with tools and tips to help in college and career planning.

Compass Test

The COMPASS Test is not timed. You are allowed to use a calculator and scratch paper. Students must have an application for Admission on file to take the Compass test. A student may retest one time for a cost of $8.00.
WALLACE STATE Community College - Please reserve a seat before you go take the test. You can schedule a test Monday-Thursday between 9:00-3:00.
SNEAD STATE Community College - The Compass Test is given Monday thru Thursday from 9:00-3:00pm. You can schedule an appointment with the advising/testing office by mail at pbrady@snead.edu or you can call 256-840-4151.

Free Practice Testing - To improve your testing skills www.testprepreview.com

Sample Questions - www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html

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7th & 8th Grade Counseling

Parent Tips for Conflict Resolution

• Involve your child in activities outside of school so that they are exposed to different groups of people.
• Encourage relationships with adults and other children who appreciate them for what they are.
• Always be available to listen and talk to your child about what is going on in their life. Don't downplay the importance of an incident. Empathize with your child when they share something they see as important.
• Teach kindness and model this behavior. Be aware of your own inadvertent aggressive behaviors in relationships.
• Remember that while your child may tell you about being the victim of an incident, they often won't tell you about being the aggressor. Talk to your child about both sides of the issue.
• If your child is the "one in the middle," firmly but lovingly encourage him or her to take the high road and support the victim, or at least not take part in the aggression.
• Be a positive role model by helping your child see what makes a healthy friendship.
• Encourage your child to keep a journal of what happens, who is involved and if any actions were taken. This may help schools act if needed.

9th & 12th Grade Counseling

Child Labor Reform Act 2009 - School Systems no longer issue permits. On May 18, 2009, Governor Riley signed into law the Child Labor Reform Act 2009. The new act reforms Alabama's child labor enforcement standards, transferring the work permitting process from the public school system to the Alabama Department of Labor, Child Labor Division. Under the new system, work permits will no longer be required for each minor employed. In its place, employers will be required to purchase a Certificate; Class I, to employ minors under the age of 16 and Class II, to employ minors age 16 & 17. For minors (age 14 to 15), they must request an Eligibility to Work form from the school in which the student attends. Students must have satisfactory grades and attendance to obtain this form. Employers must have this form on file. 

Jacksonville State University - ExSEL (Experiencing Success in Education and Life) is a comprehensive six-week program that prepares students for the transition from high school to college. To obtain the detailed application packet for ExSEL, you may go to our website at www.jsu.edu/depart/ls/, click on the red ExSEL Application Packet button, and follow the instructions for printing out the packet. 

The American Legion "Need A Lift?" - Contains extensive information on scholarships for veteran's dependents available at www.needalift.org. Visit American Legion www.legion.org. For additional scholarships, grants and loans visit www.ernexpress.com.  

Top 5 In-Demand Majors

1. Mechanical Engineering ($57,821)
2. Accounting ($47,429)
3. Finance ($48,616)
4. Business Administration/Management ($44,195)
5. Civil Engineering ($50,940)

COLLEGE NIGHT!

Wednesday, September 30th 6:00-8:00PM OHS Lobby Mark on your calendar College Night! Representatives from colleges across the south will be here to answer any questions you and/or your parents may have about admissions, registration, requirements, campus, and programs of study. Be sure to sign in. This is the time to ask questions and pick up any college materials you will be needing. Click on Forms tab at the top of page to view "Questions to Ask College Representatives". I'll see you on September 30th!       

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National College Fair

Meet with college representatives across the country at the Birmingham National College Fair on Sunday, September 20th @ 1:00-4:00PM at Birmingham-Jefferson Complex. For more information, visit www.nationalcollegefairs.org, www.nacac.com\video\NCF_Video.wmv or www.nacacnet.org/NCF or contact Gunnar Olson at 205-988-3350 ext. 125.

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NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards

• UPDATE (6/03/09) ATTENTION: Effective June 29, 2009, the NCAA Eligibility Center will be unveiling a new student-athlete Web site and registration process for college-bound student-athletes planning to enroll in fall 2010 and later.  The new Web address is The new Web address is www.NCAAstudent.org.  The Eligibility Center feels that this new environment will aid you in easily accessing the vital information needed to assist your student-athletes and parents with the registration and academic and amateurism certification process. 
• The existing Web site will continue to operate for college-bound student-athletes needing to register and enroll fall 2009.  It will also continue to provide an academic and amateur certification status for fall 2009 and winter/spring 2010 enrollees.  As members of the high school community, you will be able to access your information from the "For High Schools" link.  The process of submitting your school's core courses online will remain the same. 
• Those planning to enroll January 2009 need to request final amateur certification by signing the 10.1 statement at this time.
• Official test scores must be sent from the testing agency using code 9999. Test scores that appear on a high school transcript will not be accepted.
• Those graduating in 2008 who plan to attend an NCAA Division I institution must have 16 core courses.

• Effective August 1, 2008, students first entering a collegiate institution on or after that date must meet the 16 core course requirement.
• Core courses and correct course descriptions MUST be listed on the High School Approved Core Course List (formerly 48H) with the NCAA Clearinghouse. This list can be accessed at http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/
• NCAA registered students April 1st is approaching. After April 1st, you may log in to complete the final steps of your amateurism questionnaire. Failure to complete this will keep you from participating in college athletics. 
• If you wish to participate in athletics at an NCAA Division I or II institution in 2008-2009, you must be certified by the Eligibility Center. To register, go to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and click on "Prospective Student-Athletes" to start the process.
• Test scores need to come to the Eligibility Center directly from ACT or SAT. When you register for ACT, make sure you select code 9999 (the Eligibility Center code) as one of your free test-score recipients. If you forgot to use code 9999, you will need to contact ACT or SAT to have the scores sent officially by the testing agency.
• Effective September 1, 2008, the fee for prospective student-atletes will be $60 for US registrants and $85 for international registrants.
• Juniors, please register with the Eligibility Center. This can be done on the Eligibility Center's Web site at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. Early registration helps student-athletes avoid pitfalls that could delay their academic or amateur certification.
• Seniors, please go by your counselor's office and request your transcript to sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center. 
• The 2008-09 Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete is now available. The Guide provides important information and key steps for high school student-athletes and parents as they begin the initial-eligiblity process. The Guide can be found on the Eligibility Center Web site. To access it, follow the steps below.
  - Log onto www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
  - Click on "General Information."
  - Click on "Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlette" on the left side of the page. You can either download the Guide or purchase it. 

Please go to the link to view updates http://editor.ne16.com/he/vo.aspx?FileID=1ff96b9a-02d9-4b33-b5e7-bb42b697bc5b&MemberID=237320116&MailID=9821477 .

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Auburn Montgomery - AUM Super Saturday, February 13, 2010. For information or to sign up, visit www.aum.edu/SuperSaturday.

  University of Alabama - Visit www.orientation.ua.edu for all your student orientation information and registration needs. Sign up for housing at www.housing.ua.edu.  

• Last year for paper application. Application will need to be completed online.
• New Admissions Process for Students enrolling Summer or Fall 2009 Semester - 1) Admissions application must be complete. 2) Required to pay a non-refundable $200 Freshman Enrollment deposit by May 1, 2009. 2) The entire $200 will be a tuition prepayment for fall. (There will not be a split in the $200.) Additionally, if a student is going to begin at UA in the summer, the tuition prepayment will still be applied to the fall semester. 3) After the Freshman Enrollment Deposit is paid, the student may then make application for housing, which requires a $250 prepayment. ($225 refundable until July 1). 4) After the Freshman Enrollment Deposit and housing prepayment are paid, the student may register for an orientation session. Registration for orientation sessions will be available in February. (Requires $120 nonrefundable payment). 
• University Days - Dates: Friday, October 24th, Tuesday, November 11th, Friday, November 21st, Friday, February 6th, Monday, February 16th, and Friday, March 27th. Please see Mrs. Gibbs for a registration card. 
• Beginning Summer and Fall 2010 for entering freshman, the writing component of the ACT and SAT will be required. The writing sample will be used in the holistic review of students who are borderline applicants. Also, paper application packets will no longer be printed. A pdf of the application will continue to be available at http://apply.ua.edu/. You can also apply online and submit your application.  

University of Alabama - For students who have applied, but did not complete the scholarship portion of the admission application, please visit http://scholarships.ua.edu/2008/. Last year for paper copy application. The scholarship application process is available online. If a student has already completed the scholarship portion of the application, but needs to submit additional information, the student should email the new information to scholarships@ua.edu. The student will need to provide his/her full name and Campus Wide Identification Number (CWID - their UA ID number) in the email. Students must have a complete application by December 1st to receive priority consideration for scholarships. If you have not been able to visit comapus, please go to http://itour.ua.edu/. From this site one can watch a tour of campus or download the tour to their iPod.

  Shelton State Community College

The University of Alabama/Shelton State Community College Bridge Program - For students who are just below the UA admissions requirements. Allows students to take two University of Alabama classes, utilize University of Alabama resources, and also take classes at Shelton State Community College. In the Bridge Program, students are recruited, enrolled , and monitored in the same way as full-time UA students. Bridge Program students sign an agreement that outlines expectations which include: 24 transferrable hours of coursework and a minimum 2.5 college GPA, in order to transfer to The University of Alabama after one year. By applying for admission to UA, a student is automatically considered for an invitation to the Bridge Program. For more information about the Bridge Program, contact Dr. Cali Davis in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 205-348-5666. 

  University of Alabama at Birmingham
The UAB Office of Undergraduate Admission is hosting a preview day for Juniors and Seniors called UAB Day. The event is on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 (RSVP by 9/18) and Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 (RSVP by 11/06) at Bartow Arena. To make reservation or for more information visit www.uab.edu/uabday or call 205-934-9098 or 1-800-421-8743.

  University of Alabama in Huntsville

• Admission Requirements: 3.0 high school GPA and satisfactory test scores on ACT or SAT; A high school diploma and 4 units of English; 3 units of math, natural science, and social sciences; and 6 units of electives. Average High School GPA: 3.4, Average ACT: 24.
• Open House Programs are held on 4 Saturdays throughout the year. To schedule a visit or register for the program of your choice, go to www.uah.edu/admissions and click on the visit link.

  Jacksonville State University

• Effective September 1, 2008, the application fee for JSU will be increased to $30.00.
• Scholarship deadline extended to March 1st.
• Students can apply for admission and scholarships on-line at www.jsu.edu.
• Fall Preview Day, Saturday, November 14th from 9:00-11:30am. Preview Day is specially for high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, transfer students, and parents. Representatives from academic departments, student clubs, organizations, and support offices will be available in Stephenson Hall. No registration opportunity during Spring Preview Day.
• Apply for admission and have your ACT/SAT scores and high school transcript sent to JSU by February 1st. Accepted students will receive a special invitation to the early registration days that will be held in February and March.
  

  Birmingham-Southern College

  Troy University - ACT scores are stacked or super scored for admissions (highest score from all ACT scores and then averaged to get a composite). For more information visit their website http://troy.troy.edu/admissions/.

  Samford University  www.samford.edu/admission, contact Jason Black at 800-888-7218 or email jjblack@samford.edu.

   Gadsden State Community College

  Snead State Community College

  Jefferson State Community College

   The University of Montevallo

• For the 2009 Fall Semester, Montevallo will initiate a freshman admission standard. Automatic admission will be offered to students earning a minimum ACT composite score of 20 and holding a minimum 2.5 GPA as listed on the high school transcript. Applicants with an ACT score lower than 20 will be admitted based on the ACT and a 3.0 GPA will be required for those scoring 18. 
• Spring Preview Day - April 11th 9:30AM. RSVP on-line at www.montevallo.edu/admissions or call (205) 665-6030 or 800-292-4349. Please RSVP by April 3rd.

  Wallace State Community College

• New Offerings! Learning Communities and Structured Learning Assistance Classes allows a ready-made community of study groups. Courses are linked and taken by the same group of students which provide academic support to assist all students. Courses availabale: Biology (SLA), English (LC & SLA), Math (LC), Orientation (LC), Reading (LC), and Speech (LC). For more information contact Dr. Beth Bownes-Johnson at 256-352-8190 or email beth.johnson@wallacestate.edu.
• Wallace State Discovery Days - Tuesdays, 9am and 1pm and Fridays, 9am. Call to make an appointment 256-352-8031. Space is limited to 15 per group. Campus visits will meet in the lobby of the Bailey Center.

Alabama State University - www.alasu.edu

Wellesley College www.wellesley.edu/admission/fall2007.

University of South Alabama - Register online at: www.southalabama.edu/admissions/recruitment.html or call 251-460-6141.  www.southalabama.edu/admissions/gadreg.html.

• USA Day is a special Saturday campus visitation day for prospective students and their parents, held on the Main Campus of the University of South Alabama in Mobile. The program begins at 9:00am on November 15, 2008, January 31, 2009, and April 18, 2009. Activities are planned. If you want to attend one of the USA Days, please contact the USA Office of New Student Orientation or register online: www.southalabama.edu/orientation/recruitment.html.

University of West Alabama - http://admissions.uwa.edu/fallpreviewday.asp.

University of North Alabama - UNA contacts: 1-800-TALK UNA or www.una.edu or admissions@una.edu. Community College Transfer Scholarship Deadline - May 1, 2009

Alabama A&M University - High School Senior Day, Saturday, November 21, 2009. Register online @ www.aamu.edu or call 800-553-0816.

Huntingdon College - www.huntingdon.edu

• A personal laptop computer is provided for every entering student (theirs to keep upon graduation).
• Personalized advising
• Superior placement rates

ITT Technical Institute - www.itt-tech.edu

• High School Senior Open House - Saturday, October 18, 2008 10:00am-1:00pm. For complete program information visit their website. Location: 9238 Madison Boulevard, Suite 500, Madison, AL 35758 (256) 542-2900 or Toll Free (877) 210-4900.

Judson College "Knowledge and Faith for a Purposeful Life" - www.judson.edu.

Lawson State Community College - www.lawsonstate.edu

• The college specializes in automotive technology, business and information, engineering and design, manufacturing, and health professions. You can contact Corporate Services at Lawson State Community College at 205-929-3521 or 205-929-3433. 

Southeastern Bible College - www.sebc.edu

Tuskegee University - http://www.tuskegee.edu/. Fall 2009 Open House Sat., Nov. 14, 2009. For more info, contact admissions 1-800-622-6531.

Out-of-State Colleges and Universities

Ai The Art Institutes - www.aiadvantage.com or 1-888-328-6400. 

Bethel College, McKenzie, TN - admissions@bethel-college.edu.

Belmont University, Nashville, TN - http://www.belmont.edu/catalog.

• Students can apply to Belmont via the Common Application at commonapp.org.
• The university will open its new School of Pharmacy with a class of 75 doctoral candidates this fall.
• New undergraduate majors this year: Asian Studies and Social Entrepreneurship

Duke University - News: 1) Parents whose incomes total $60,000 or less no longer have to contribute financially to their child's education. For families with incomes of $40,000 or less, Duke has eliminated student loans, and reduced them for families with incomes up to $100,000. 2) All of Duke's merit scholarships now provide full tuition, room, board, and fees, a value of almost $50,000 a year. And as always, Duke does not require any application for their merit scholarships - all applications are automatically considered. For more information, visit www.dukefinancialaid.edu/newsupport or call 919-684-6225. 

University of Georgia - www.admissions.uga.edu Application deadline for Regular Decision and deferred Early Action applicants is Jan. 15, 2009.

Harvard College - www.admissions.college.harvard.edu.

Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford Universities - Visit www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.

Mississippi State - www.admissions.msstate.edu Office of Admissions and Scholarships, PO Box 6334, Mississippi State, MS 39762-6334,
662-325-2224, FAX 662-325-IMSU, www.msstate.edu, email admit@msstate.edu.

Mississippi University for Women -  For more information and scholarship applications contact the Office of Admissions, 1100 College Street - MUW 1613, Columbus, MS 39701 or 1-877-462-8439 or admissions@muw.edu or visit the Scholars' Day website www.muw.edu/admissions/scholars/.

Savannah College of Art and Design - www.scad.edu.

Yale University - Yale Information Session, Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 7:00pm at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, 1800 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Please bring your parents. Registration is optional but encouraged. For registration and directions, please visit http://admissions.yale.edu/events.

The Common Application - Apply today at www.commonapp.org. More than 300 colleges and universities use the common application. In the state of Alabama, Birmingham-Southern College and Spring Hill College use the Common Application. Go online to view what colleges accept the College Application for undergraduate college admission. Features include: Formatted Essay of any size, NACAC Fee Waivers, Search Engines, and Homeschool Supplement to the SSR.

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HELPFUL WEB SITES

To register for the ACT online:                   http://www.actstudent.org

To register for the SAT online:                   http://www.collegeboard.com/

Financial Aid:                                               http://www.finaid.org/

NCAA Athletic Eligibility                              http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/

FAFSA - Financial Aid                                  http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Paper copies of FAFSA are no longer available to schools; instead a student must request up to three copies from 1-800-4-FED-AID or www.edpubs.org. You may download a PDF of the FAFSA at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov. FastWeb has produced a five-minute video that explains what FAFSA is, and helps with the process. Visit www.fastweb.com/sp/fafsavideo to view the short video. 

FAFSA Tips - 1. Apply online using www.fafsa.ed.gov. 2. Check deadlines -Be aware of your state's and your school's application deadlines. While there is no deadline for applying for federal student aid, you should apply as early as possible after January 1st of each year that you will attend college. Some state and school aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Collect the information you need to complete the FAFSA (*Your social security number and your parents' social security numbers; *Your driver's licencse number, if you have one; *Your alien registration number, if you are not a US citizen; *Your federal tax returns and income information). 4. Check your FAFSA. After you complete the FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). Review the information carefully and make any necessary corrections. 5. Respond immediately to any request from your school for additional information. 

Federal Student Aid                                 http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/

NEW! Admissions.com                             www.admissions.com 
   A new website that offers students, parents and educators useful tools, tips and information about the college admissions process.

Homework Help                                      http://www.homeworkalabama.org/

Standardized Test Help                            http://www.learnatest.com/

Lunch-Money.com                                     http://www.lunch-money.com/

AXA Achievement                                      http://www.axa-achievement.com/

Alabama Student Loan Program               http://www.alstudentaid.com/

The Student Loan People                          http://www.studentloanpeople.com/

Alabama Mentor                                        http://www.alabamamentor.org/

Alabama Commission on Higher Education http://www.ache.state.al.us/

The Alabama College System                    http://www.acs.cc.al.us/

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COUNSELING WEBSITES

http://www.schoolcounselor.org/

http://www.counseling.org/

http://www.chadd.org/

http://www.schoolcounselor.com/

http://www.schoolcounseling.com/

http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/kevin/schoolcounselor.htm

http://www.ed.state.nh.us/Guidance/guidancelinks.htm

http://dmoz.org/Reference/Education/K_through_12/Counseling_and_Guidance/

http://www.guidancechannel.com/default.asp

http://www.characterbuilders.org/www

http://www.counselorandteachertips.com/

http://www.disciplinehelp.com/

http://www.er9.org/jrms/guidanceindex.htm

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CAREER WEBSITES

https://joblink.alabama.gov - Job Link is designed for use from any computer with internet access 24 hours a day. Please keep a record of your username and password. An email address is required.

www.onthejobtv.org - Videos over wide range of career opportunities. Provides students with insight into various career fields, jobs, and training opportunities. The show also airs on Alabama Public Television Sundays at 2:30 p.m. CST.

http://www.careersandcolleges.com/

http://www.careervoyages.gov/careercompass-main.cfm

http://www.careerinfonet.org/acinet/library.asp?id=14&nodeid=23&category=01.01.00.00.00#01.01.03.00.00

http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/home.asp?pxID=3016

http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/careerlist.asp

http://www.montana.edu/~wwwcp/health.html

http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/Students/CareerLibrary/Links/careerme.htm

http://www.jobprofiles.com/

http://www.acinet.org/acinet/explore.asp

http://www.careercc.com/careerexp.shtml

http://www.cx.bridges.com/

http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/Students/CareerLibrary/Links/occup.cfm

http://csis.pace.edu/schools/nr/creagan/career.htm

http://www.nycareerzone.org/

http://pomo.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listcareersin.html

http://www.labor.state.ny.us/careerzone

http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/wq/career/index.html

http://csis.pace.edu/schools/nr/creagan/career.htm

http://www.csis.pace.edu/schools/nr/creagan/careers.htm

www.alabamarestaurants.com - Careers in restaurant and hospitality industries

COMPREHENSIVE GUIDES
GreatSchools - "Understanding College Admissions Tests" http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/243?cpn=20080326mss.  
American School Counselor Association: www.edge.net/asca/links.html -
Links to college home pages, career tips, and other useful information. Also, advice on how to write an application essay.
CampusTours, LLC: http://www.campustours.com/ 
Virtual tours of various colleges, Webcams, campus maps, college videos, movies and pictures
Next Step Magazine: http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/
Peterson's Education and Career Center: www.petersons.com/ugrad 
Campus news, advice on writing application essays, and an engine for college searches
The College Board: http://www.collegeboard.org/ 
Useful information about campus visits, interviews, and other parts of the college search process. Downloadable applications for over 800 colleges and a solid, comprehensive search engine. There is also an abundance of information on the SAT.
U. S. News College and Careers Center: www.usnews.com/college 
College rankings, advice from high school counselors and financial aid experts, a comprehensive college search engine, and college links galore.

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COLLEGE SEARCH SITES

Cappex: www.Cappex.com/tools -
College search contains worksheets, checklists, quizzes, videos and other activities that will carry you through the college search from start to finish. 
DECA and Kauffman: www.entrepreneurU.org
Connecting high school students to college entrepreneurship programs, college search engines, student resources, teacher resources, and scholarships. 
Knowledge for College: www.CollegeAnswer.com 
A comprehensive resource that takes the guesswork out of planning and paying for college. Visitors can access;their free scholarship search containing over 2.8 million awards.;
eCampusTours.com: www.eCampusTours.com
Loads of information about College Planning, Virtual Tours, Career Exploration, Paying for college, Campus Life
Alabama Colleges and Universities: www.50states.com/college/alabama.htm
A listing of all four-year colleges and universities in the state of Alabama, web address, contact phone numbers, and general information
Alabama Community Colleges: www.50states.com/cc/alabama.htm
A listing of all two-year colleges in the state of Alabama, web address, contact phone numbers, and general information
Alabama Mentor: http://www.alabamamentor.org/
An online source for higher education information and online applications for the state of Alabama;;A student can find the college that is right for him/her, check out exciting tools to make the path to college worry free, apply to colleges online, and pursue financial aid.
Nelnet College Planning: www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning 
A free website to help students prepare for a successful transition to college; tools and resources include: college/university search and comparison tools, Financial Aid 101, Career assessment and planning, ACT/SAT test prep, scholarship search engine, FAFSA tutorial and assistance, Live 24/7 college planning call center.
CollegeEdge: http://www.collegeedge.com/ 
A search engine with variables such as location and school size but very few campus life variables such as diversity or athletics. A good searchable scholarship database, for which you must register, plus articles and CollegeEdge chat forums.
CollegeNet: http://www.collegenet.com/ 
Cool-looking site with an enormous searchable database of schools, plus links to the colleges. Search variables include state or region, majors, and tuition. The lack of a selectivity variable, however, means it may be tough to narrow the field.
College View: http://www.collegeview.com/ 
One of the most detailed search engines on the Net, with wide-ranging criteria that include diversity, field of study, religious affiliation, athletics, special programs, and services for disabled.
College Zone: http://www.kaplan.com/ 
Extensive links to colleges and universities. Advice on interviews and admission.
The Princeton Review: http://www.princetonreview.com/ 
A good search engine with a wide array of variables, including location, academics, sports, student life and housing.
Wired Scholar: http://www.wiredscholar.com/

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